What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €20 - €75 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 5m and costs €27 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Calais. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Croydon to Calais?

The distance between Croydon and Calais is 163 km.

How do I travel from Croydon to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Calais without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €110 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Calais?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Croydon to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Calais train from?

Croydon to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 3:28 AM in Croydon and 4:28 AM in Calais.

Where does the Croydon to Calais train arrive?

Croydon to Calais train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 337+ hotels available in Calais.

Croydon to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Calais by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Croydon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 5m
€27–76
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N380 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
5h 56m
€20–72
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
4h 33m
€115–200
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 2m

Croydon to Calais by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 33mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Croydon to Calais.

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Distance: 163.1 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 4h 33m.

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